Shitanda vs Takayama Ouan Hotel

Same City · Takayama Distance: 7.2km

Overview

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Shitanda

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 29
Takayama
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Takayama Ouan Hotel

★★★★ 4-Star
8.9 9,199
Takayama
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.3 (91)
8.8 (10,939)
Booking.com
9.6 (61)
8.7 (4,177)
Expedia
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8.8 (1,002)
라쿠텐트래블
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8.6 (211)
Trip.com
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9.3 (436)
Overall Average
9.2 (152)
8.9 (16,765)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Shitanda Takayama Ouan Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Owners and staff's hospitality and good English praised across reviews + Rooftop onsen and private baths praised for great views and relaxation in repeated reviews
+ Mountain location with natural scenery and garden views ideal for countryside escape + 5-10 min walk from station makes travel convenient, frequently mentioned
+ Spacious clean rooms and cozy onsen provide traditional ryokan feel + Free late-night ramen and ice cream service loved across reviews
+ Station shuttle service and delicious kaiseki meals are convenient and memorable + Clean rooms with tatami style giving authentic Japanese feel
+ Breakfast buffet varied and tasty, noted on multiple sites
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Far from city, hard to access without shuttle or car mentioned in reviews - Train noise heard in lower-floor rooms
- Cool mountain air doesn't enter well even with windows open, per some comments - Rooms too hot in winter or noisy AC complaints
- Private bath queues long and disorganized

Recommended For

Couples Families Nature lovers

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Families Onsen lovers

Guest Reviews

Shitanda

Booking.com 9.6 Solo

Super hospitable owner speaks good English. Beautiful mountain scenery for countryside escape.

Booking.com 10.0 Couple

Attentive staff, free shuttle. Nice onsen and best kaiseki meal.

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Excellent service and shuttle. Onsen and meals impressive.

Agoda 9.6 Group

Beautiful nature views, great food and onsen. Friendly staff.

Takayama Ouan Hotel

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Fantastic rooftop onsen, great views and ramen service

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Nice room size, loved private onsen, close to station

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Best onsen, excellent cleaning, great view

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Great location and onsen quality, tasty free ramen

Long private bath wait

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Near station, great value public and private baths

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.2km

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